pomade

Definition

A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

Etymology

From French pommade, from Italian pomata (“ointment, pomade”), from pomo (“apple”) + -ata (“-ade, -ate: forming nouns”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”). Doublet of pomatum, pomate, and pomace. Early pomades tended to be various kinds of fat mixed with apples for a more pleasing scent.

Example Sentences

• "So saying, Lady Mandeville turned to the toilette, and mercilessly tied up in her handkerchief the various brushes, combs, oils, pomade, and rouge, with which the table was profusely covered."
• "The rain beat my hair, run down my face and into my mouth so that I can taste the coconut oil pomade from my hair."
• "With this excellent Pomade you may Anoint your Face at night, and waſh it off the next day in the morning with Rain-water."